| NHTSA Recall # | 42287 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 04V221000 |
| MFG Compaign # | D24 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Supplier | DODGE |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date of notification | 05/05/04 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 20/01/04 |
| End date of manufacturing | 13/02/04 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 06/05/04 |
| Report created | 10/05/04 |
| Regulation part number | 571 |
| FMV safety standard number | 120 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 6183 |
| Defect summary | The vehicle certification label on some pickup trucks lists incorrect tire, wheel, and recommended inflation pressure information which does not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars.' |
| Consequence summary | Installing the incorrect tire/rim sizes and loading the vehicle to the weights shown on the label can cause tire failure and result in a crash without warning. |
| Corrective action | Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing the corrected information relative to vehicle tire and rim size, and recommended inflation pressure. This recall began on may 5, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
| Recall notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. D24. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |